Which material would you classify as translucent?

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Frosted glass is classified as translucent because it allows some light to pass through, but not enough for clear images to be seen. This property is due to its surface texture which scatters light in different directions. As a result, frosted glass can provide privacy while still permitting natural light to illuminate a space.

In contrast, clear glass is transparent, allowing for the clear transmission of light and images. Wood is opaque, meaning it blocks light completely, and plastic wrap, while it can be somewhat transparent depending on its thickness and clarity, is generally not used in the same context as frosted glass when discussing translucency due to its primary properties of not diffusing light in the same manner.

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